A Scottish lorry driver hid migrant children in tires as part of a smuggling plot from France to the UK. Scots Trucker Hid Migrant Kids in Tires, Part of UK Smuggling Ring A Scottish truck driver ran away from authorities. He had hidden migrants in old tires. He was part of a people smuggling ring.…
Council tax increases across Scotland spark concerns as residents grapple with rising living costs. Scottish Council Tax Hikes Squeeze Residents Amid Cost of Living Crisis Scottish councils plan to raise taxes after years of under-funding. Some people think taxes are already too high, but the SNP says councils got a fair deal and are happier…
Keith Riding, an electric car driver, was wrongly fined £625 in London’s ULEZ/LEZ zones. TfL admits error and refunds charges. Electric Car Owner Fined £625 Despite Exemption in London Zones Keith Riding, 76, got charged wrongly. He entered London zones and paid fines. This happened even though his car is electric. Electric cars don’t pay…
After his brother’s death, Jay pursued their shared dream, now a qualified welder and inspiring others. NI Welder Honors Late Brother with Apprenticeship Success in Derry Jay Gurney is now a qualified welder. He got the chance after his brother passed away. His brother, Lee, died in 2020 from an aneurysm. Both brothers applied for…
Bins clutter streets in Crewkerne. Residents and councillors are demanding action to resolve waste disposal issues. Somerset Town Residents Angered by Persistent Overflowing Bin Issues Crewkerne has a growing problem. Bins clutter the streets, and people want action to clean up the town. Councillor Jan Nathan spoke about this issue and is worried about bins…
Two teenagers admitted manslaughter in the death of a 76 year old man in Dagenham, East London. Teens Admit Manslaughter in Death of 76 Year Old East London Man Hey, listen to this sad story. Two teens admitted they started a fire that killed a 76-year-old man named Robert Price. The fire happened at his…
Joshua Hardman, 23, died after a tractor tire exploded at a farm near Preston. Safety failures led to a fine for the company. Tractor Tire Explosion Kills Young Dad Near Preston Farm in Accident A young dad died in a farm accident. Joshua Hardman was only 23 years old. The accident happened on May 7,…
East Lothian faces almost five-year waits for council houses, ranking among the highest in the UK, highlighting housing challenges. East Lothian Council House Waits Among UK’s Longest at Five Years East Lothian has long social housing waits. A report says it takes almost five years. Edinburgh’s wait time is 3.8 years. West Lothian’s is only…
Public inquiry into Crooked House fire is delayed, frustrating council seeking pub’s rebuild brick by brick. Crooked House Inquiry Postponed Amid Rebuild Demands and Arson Probe The Crooked House pub inquiry got delayed. It was a popular local spot near Dudley, but a fire destroyed “Britain’s wonkiest pub” in August 2023. Demolition followed quickly, causing…
Manchester celebrates a second Michelin star, solidifying its place as a top culinary destination! Manchester Hailed Exciting After Second Michelin Star Award Manchester now has two restaurants with Michelin stars! Skof just got its first star. This happened very quickly after opening. Mana, in Ancoats, kept its star for the sixth year. Everyone celebrates this…